The Ballad of Baby Doe

West Edge Opera

West Edge Opera The Ballad of Baby Doe

The names of Baby Doe, Horace Tabor, and Augusta Tabor have become mythical, but they are actual figures in Colorado history. An exquisite period piece of Americana, The Ballad of Baby Doe is based on their story of love, honor and politics, set against the boom times in Colorado in the 1880s when silver was king. Douglas Moore's lush score depicts this gripping riches-to-rags epic through lyricism of irresistible beauty, soaring arias and rousing chorus scenes. A star vehicle for the late Beverly Sills, the role of Baby Doe will be sung by soprano Jillian Khuner.

Additional Dates:
Sat July 11, 2009 8:00pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
Wed July 15, 2009 7:30pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
Sun July 19, 2009 2:00pm
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts

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Program

Douglas Moore

The Ballad of Baby Doe

Performers

Lisa Houston

Augusta Tabor

Marney Margules

Mama McCourt

Torlef Borsting

Horace Tabor